How to Turn on a Craftsman Table Saw Switch Key Plate

To prevent children starting Craftsman brand table saws, the company installs a special key ignition mechanism that locks the tool between uses. Owners must follow a set procedure to start the table saw using the saw's dedicated switch key; the saw continues to run when the switch key is removed, but it cannot be restarted once stopped. The starting procedure is straightforward and easy to memorize once it has been performed a few times.

Instructions

1. • 1

     Check that the saw is ready to start. Put on safety goggles and any other protective equipment required to operate the tool.

   • 2

     Insert the switch key into the ignition slot behind the blade elevation hand wheel. The saw is now primed.

   • 3

     Move the switch above the key slot upward to the "On" position. The blade starts spinning and the tool is ready for use.